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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.47, 4,901.15 and 802.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.47, 4,901.15 and 802.31 is: 1,203.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.47 : 4,901.15 = 802.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.47/4,901.15 = 802.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.47x = 4,901.15 × 802.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.47x = 3,932,213.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,932,213.14/3,267.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.44

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